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1 The O Weber State University Dig DOS n 40 YEARS LATER... Delivering the dream. See page 12 Volume 66 Issue 9 wsusignpost.com Wednesday, August 27, 2003 By Wendy Leonard editor in chief The Signpost The President's committee has issued a go ahead lor the pre-planning of the 'renovation of the Shepherd Union Building on campus. After several years of anticipation, the committee is ready to look at various plans and figures of what will hopefully become the most popular place on campus. "One of the main highlights of the master plan is that the campus should create a hub. a central place on campus, thought of as the heart." said Dr. Anand Dyal-Chand, vice president of student affairs at Weber State University,"lt will be where students decide to meet." The project, if approved, will include the renovation of the entire clock tower plaza, the library and its entrance area and the student union building. The idea for the renovation of the union building has been discussed in student councils and on advisory boards for more than 10 years. Student government leaders are promoting the process and "whole-heartedly support the renovation of the union building," said Kyle Poll, WSU student "The important thing is to meet the future needs of the campus and its students." William Fruth director of Shepherd Union Building body president. He said, "We've had the opportunity to visit other schools and have seen what their union buildings have to offer their students and we're a little bit aged here." WSU is starting the process of looking for the best plan and the most cost-effective way to update the Union building. It has become a two-track process. First, the institution will be looking for a design firm that can give a pleasing rendering of what the plaza area ought to look like. Second, the committee will be looking for a consulting firm to focus on the preplanning for just the union building. An estimated figure for the planning stages is $250,000. A figure for the cost of renovation has not yet been addressed. Mil , Hit - Aaron Radmall, Weber State University student, rides the mechanical bull Monday during welcome week activities on campus. Welcome week is traditionally full of various activities for both new and returning students to take part in and get involved. Welcome week will end with the annual Wild Weber Fest on Friday at 5 p.m. At Friday's festivities, students can take on the mechanical bull, sponsored by OutLaw Riders; shake it up in a dance machine competition, enjoy live music from 88.1 The Edge, participate games, chow down on free food, and get to know the clubs and organizations that are active on campus. - J.. Student gathering areas in the Shepherd Union building will be one of the many things considered in the planning for renovation. "The planning will be the basis of what we will present to the students of what this will look like and what this will cost," Dyal-Chand said. The firms that will be implementing the renovation have not yet been decided. The preliminary planning process will aid the institution in choosing the best possible candidate. "Ultimately, it is a student decision, they'll be directly affected by it," Poll said. " The option to renovate the union building will appear on the ballots for students to vote on next spring. See Overhaul page 15 Wild Weber Fest, the ultimate kickoff party By Chris Fowers camus affairs editor The Signpost Student Government, along with student activities, will end welcome week and kick off a semester full of activities with the Wild Weber Fest this Friday, Aug. 29, at the Stewart Bell Tower. The Fest begins at 5 p.m. and the party continues "till they kick us out." "It's the best place to get involved." said Addy Hall, WSUSA executive vice president for the student body. "It's the best place to meet people and find out what's here for you and it's free." All students are invited to attend the event. Sarah Barrett, Weber State's Marketing Coordinator for Campus Recreation said, "It's not only for students but also for nontraditional students. There's something for every member of the WSU community." The Carnival of Clubs will be joined by other WSU services from 5-8 that evening. Each organization will have a booth students can visit and get information. It's one of the best methods of recruitment for clubs and organizations, which bring in many new students each year. "We feel that students sometimes don't get involved because they don't know what is there for them." said BenJoe Markland. director of public relations for student activities. This year more than 200 different groups have been invited to participate in the festival: Some of the organizations participating are: ROTC. Honors Society, the Volunteer Involvement Program. Campus Recreation and the Greeks. Leaders of the various clubs and "It's the best place to meet people and find out what's here for you, and it's free." - Addy Hall WSUSA executive vice president for student body organizations were encouraged to have activities to promote their organization, club, or service. For example, the Wilderness Recreation Center is having a dutch oven cobbler cook-off. Aerobics is sponsoring a hoola-hoop contest. "School is stressful and campus recreation helps give you a break from the stress," Barrett said. The student senators will also have a booth so students can meet and find out who is representing them, ask questions, and discuss the major issues facing students this year. "A lot of people are excited to set their booths up and they've put in a lot of hard work to make their clubs and services welcome to the students," Hall said According to Kelly Kohl, clubs and organizations activities chair, getting involved in a club or organization offers more than a good time. "Being involved in a club or organization helps supplement the college life." Kohl said. "It helps you live the life of a student and be a better student." See Party page 1 5

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1 The O Weber State University Dig DOS n 40 YEARS LATER... Delivering the dream. See page 12 Volume 66 Issue 9 wsusignpost.com Wednesday, August 27, 2003 By Wendy Leonard editor in chief The Signpost The President's committee has issued a go ahead lor the pre-planning of the 'renovation of the Shepherd Union Building on campus. After several years of anticipation, the committee is ready to look at various plans and figures of what will hopefully become the most popular place on campus. "One of the main highlights of the master plan is that the campus should create a hub. a central place on campus, thought of as the heart." said Dr. Anand Dyal-Chand, vice president of student affairs at Weber State University,"lt will be where students decide to meet." The project, if approved, will include the renovation of the entire clock tower plaza, the library and its entrance area and the student union building. The idea for the renovation of the union building has been discussed in student councils and on advisory boards for more than 10 years. Student government leaders are promoting the process and "whole-heartedly support the renovation of the union building," said Kyle Poll, WSU student "The important thing is to meet the future needs of the campus and its students." William Fruth director of Shepherd Union Building body president. He said, "We've had the opportunity to visit other schools and have seen what their union buildings have to offer their students and we're a little bit aged here." WSU is starting the process of looking for the best plan and the most cost-effective way to update the Union building. It has become a two-track process. First, the institution will be looking for a design firm that can give a pleasing rendering of what the plaza area ought to look like. Second, the committee will be looking for a consulting firm to focus on the preplanning for just the union building. An estimated figure for the planning stages is $250,000. A figure for the cost of renovation has not yet been addressed. Mil , Hit - Aaron Radmall, Weber State University student, rides the mechanical bull Monday during welcome week activities on campus. Welcome week is traditionally full of various activities for both new and returning students to take part in and get involved. Welcome week will end with the annual Wild Weber Fest on Friday at 5 p.m. At Friday's festivities, students can take on the mechanical bull, sponsored by OutLaw Riders; shake it up in a dance machine competition, enjoy live music from 88.1 The Edge, participate games, chow down on free food, and get to know the clubs and organizations that are active on campus. - J.. Student gathering areas in the Shepherd Union building will be one of the many things considered in the planning for renovation. "The planning will be the basis of what we will present to the students of what this will look like and what this will cost," Dyal-Chand said. The firms that will be implementing the renovation have not yet been decided. The preliminary planning process will aid the institution in choosing the best possible candidate. "Ultimately, it is a student decision, they'll be directly affected by it," Poll said. " The option to renovate the union building will appear on the ballots for students to vote on next spring. See Overhaul page 15 Wild Weber Fest, the ultimate kickoff party By Chris Fowers camus affairs editor The Signpost Student Government, along with student activities, will end welcome week and kick off a semester full of activities with the Wild Weber Fest this Friday, Aug. 29, at the Stewart Bell Tower. The Fest begins at 5 p.m. and the party continues "till they kick us out." "It's the best place to get involved." said Addy Hall, WSUSA executive vice president for the student body. "It's the best place to meet people and find out what's here for you and it's free." All students are invited to attend the event. Sarah Barrett, Weber State's Marketing Coordinator for Campus Recreation said, "It's not only for students but also for nontraditional students. There's something for every member of the WSU community." The Carnival of Clubs will be joined by other WSU services from 5-8 that evening. Each organization will have a booth students can visit and get information. It's one of the best methods of recruitment for clubs and organizations, which bring in many new students each year. "We feel that students sometimes don't get involved because they don't know what is there for them." said BenJoe Markland. director of public relations for student activities. This year more than 200 different groups have been invited to participate in the festival: Some of the organizations participating are: ROTC. Honors Society, the Volunteer Involvement Program. Campus Recreation and the Greeks. Leaders of the various clubs and "It's the best place to meet people and find out what's here for you, and it's free." - Addy Hall WSUSA executive vice president for student body organizations were encouraged to have activities to promote their organization, club, or service. For example, the Wilderness Recreation Center is having a dutch oven cobbler cook-off. Aerobics is sponsoring a hoola-hoop contest. "School is stressful and campus recreation helps give you a break from the stress," Barrett said. The student senators will also have a booth so students can meet and find out who is representing them, ask questions, and discuss the major issues facing students this year. "A lot of people are excited to set their booths up and they've put in a lot of hard work to make their clubs and services welcome to the students," Hall said According to Kelly Kohl, clubs and organizations activities chair, getting involved in a club or organization offers more than a good time. "Being involved in a club or organization helps supplement the college life." Kohl said. "It helps you live the life of a student and be a better student." See Party page 1 5